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Athletes, News Articles, World Champions

Olympian Ron Clarke passes, aged 78

June 17, 2015 FranzTheMovie Leave a comment

Olympian Ron Clarke during his last public interview at his home on June 12th, 2015 (Photo: Shaun Herbertson)

Five days ago we were interviewing one of Australia's Athletics' … Continue Reading ››

Project News

Another looming filming date – and we need your help!

June 26, 2014 FranzTheMovie Leave a comment

So far A Life Unexpected has travelled to London, Oxford, Dublin, Vienna and Melbourne to interview a plethora of eminent and entertaining individuals, including Sir Roger Bannister, Sir Christopher Chataway, Ulick O'Connor, John Landy, Ralph Doubell and others about the intriguing personality, life and legacy of Franz Stampfl. We have … Continue Reading ››

1956, Anniversary, Athletes, News Articles, Olympic Games

Article: 50th Anniversary Celebrations at the ‘G

November 30, 2010 FranzTheMovie 1 Comment

Pictured L-R: Olympians Ron Clarke with Bob Joyce, Marg Woodlock-McLean and David Boykett at the ’56 Returns to the ‘G Celebrations at the MCG on Sunday. Photo by Sally McLean.

Pictured L-R: Olympians Ron Clarke with Bob Joyce, Marg Woodlock-McLean and David Boykett at the … Continue Reading ››

1956, Anniversary, Athletes, Olympic Games

50th Anniversary of 1956 Olympics @ MCG

November 25, 2010 FranzTheMovie 8 Comments

Things suddenly got busy on the 1956 Olympics front, with the 50th Anniversary celebrations taking place in Melbourne during November 2006. A lot of press coverage ensued, some of which we have included here, as well as a lot of footage taken by our crew of the re-enactment of elements of the Opening & Closing … Continue Reading ››

A documentary about the extraordinary life of Franz Stampfl – Austrian Art student turned greatest Athletics Coach of the 20th Century and the man who trained Roger Bannister to break the 4 Minute Mile